One lane, thirty years of casseroles
The Nest fills a small pedestrian lane in Chora with blue chairs, close tables and a menu broad enough for mixed-age groups. Moussaka, stuffed vegetables, lamb, seafood and vegetarian plates keep the emphasis on oven dishes rather than Ios's club-night shorthand.
Portions run heavy and the menu ranges well beyond what one table needs. Share starters, ask which casserole came from the oven most recently and arrive before the nightlife crowd; late service can slow when every lane table fills.
What visitors say
The Nest holds 4.3 from more than 1,260 Tripadvisor reviews, one of Chora's deepest records; moussaka, family dining, vegetarian choice and generous portions recur, alongside peak-hour pacing complaints.
Good to know
Greek oven dishes, Pedestrian lane seating, Vegetarian choices, and Large portions
